Lehman, Paul E. The Cold Trail. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Laurenson, R. M. Case of the Six Bullets. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Sale, Richard. Lazarus #7. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
MacMillan, Don. Rink Rat. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Long, Amelia R. The Corpse Came Back. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Grinstead, J. E. Maverick Guns. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Van Wyck Mason, F. Spider House. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Joscelyn, Archie. The King of Thunder Valley. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Brown, Joy. Night of Terror. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Bouquet Knitter's Guide. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Merwin, Sam, Jr. Knife in My Back. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Schofield, William G. Payoff in Black. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Bogart, William G. The Queen City Murder Case. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Moore, Amos. Royce of the Royal Mounted. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Clamp, H. M. E. Bridewell Beauty. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Merwin, Sam, Jr. Message from a Corpse. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Holding, Elisabeth S. Lady Killer. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Sale, Richard. Cardinal Rock. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Cooke, Ronald J. Mayor of Cote St. Paul. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Holding, Elisabeth Sanxay. Speak of the Devil. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
White, William Chapman. The Pale Blonde of Sands Street. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Livre de Cuisine Purity Petit. Translated by Rose Lacroix, Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
The Pocket Purity Cook Book. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
McCord, Joseph. One Way Street. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Weston, Garnett. Poldrate Street. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Gilmore, Cecile. Fair Stranger. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Hughes, Dorothy B. The So Blue Marble. Toronto, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Barry, Joe. The Clean-Up. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Snow, Charles H. Sheriff of Yavisa. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Frisbie, R. D. Amaru. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Campbell, Patricia. Lush Valley. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Rabl, S. S. Mobtown Clipper. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Hecht, Ben. Hollywood Mystery. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Kenyon, Theda. The Golden Feather. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Nye, Nelson C. Gunfighter Breed. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Mooney, Martin. One Year with Grace. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Handley, Alan. Kiss Your Elbow. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1950.
Jordon, Gail. Gambling on Love. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Gunn, Tom. Painted Post Outlaws. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Snow, Charles H. Renegade Ranger. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Miller, Helen Topping. Flame Vine. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Glay, George Albert. Gina. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Snow, Charles H. Rebel of Ronde Valley. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Petersen, Herman. The D.A.'s Daughter. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Lindsay, Perry. No Nice Girl. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Powers, Tom. Virgin with Butterflies. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Snow, Charles H. Six-Guns of Sandoval. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
McCord, Joseph. His Wife the Doctor. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Terrall, Robert. A Killer is Loose Among Us. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
King-Hall, Magdalen. The Wicked Lady Skelton. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Long, Manning. Here's Blood in Your Eye. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Fuller, Samuel Michael. The Dark Place. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Wees, Frances Shelley. Honeymoon Mountain. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Cooke, Ronald J. The House on Craig Street. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Hunt, Howard. Maelstrom. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Wees, Frances Shelley. Lost House. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Bruff, Nancy. The Manatee. Winnipeg, Harlequin Books, 1949.
Photo album entitled "Commonwealth Air Training Plan." Prints show life at Central Navigation School, Rivers, Manitoba (c.36 shots); purchased prints of Canada and US; Isle of Man (c.50 prints). Prints vary in size. Several have either fallen out or been removed.
A card featuring information and a photographic print of Arthur Thibaudeau, a 25 year old French-Canadian globe trotter and potential con artist, who claimed to be walking around the world in answer to the challenge of the Revel Athletic Association of Paris, France (a fictional organization). The card claims he had walked more than 52,000 miles on foot and had 24,000 miles left to win the "World's Championship" and the $100,000 prize. Sales of these cards were his "only means of subsistance" and provided purchasers with the rules of the competition.
De Montfort PressA coverless album of photographs primarily of rural and farming activities. It appears to follow Mr. Scobie, Mr. McArton, Mr. Siemens, Mr. Webb, and Mr. Macalister on a trip to various settler communites in B.C. and Alberta. Numerous shots of livestock, mostly pigs, cows, and horses. Other subjects include trains, tractors, a rodeo in Doe River, B.C., various wood frame buildings, and group portraits.
A panoramic image of the 53rd Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force standing in formation, dated 1915. Some mounted officers can be seen in front and many rows of white tents are visible behind. Two notes on the back, one in pen reads "D. W. Light" and the second in pencil reads "53rd Prince Albert Biv. (bivouac), D.W. Light from Pte. M. Jack Light, Battleford, Sack (Sask)."
Free Press PhotoA collection of small headshots compiled into a large image of members of the Lethbridge Sub-Division of the R. C. M. P. posing in uniform, dated May 1, 1961. The central image is of Inspector P. J. Vaucher. The second and third rows from the bottom also include six men and seven women not in uniform, and addressed as Mr., Mrs., Miss, or "C/M."
A photograph of "Major 8" oil platform. A sign on the platform base reads "Atlas Drilling Company, Rig - No. 3." Two men and various equipment on the ground below, and a 1940s era Dodge [?] pickup truck. Photograph is numbered 0-235.
Pollard, H.A B&W photograph of a parade float for Dominion Day in Regina, Alberta. The photograph was taken on July 1st, 2023 in 1927 by Capitol Studios, Regina. The float in the photograph is for the Royal North-West Mounted Police and has several United Kingdom flags adhered to the side.
Capitol Studio, ReginaA group of eight men posing for a photograph, two standing up on a horse drawn wagon, in the road in front of a building. Sign reads "Burlingham Speers & Trainor." Piles of lumber can be seen stacked behind a fence, along with another building and sign that reads "Nicoll's Drug Store." Notes on verso read "Lobb & Clark - Battleford Creamery, Vi worked there" and "Mrs W E Lamb, Forest Bank, Waseca, Sask."
A photograph of the Edmonton Journal Building shortly after it was constructed in 1920, before the water tower that stood behind it was built in 1923.
Mathews, G. L.A sepia-toned image of a large group of people, who all appear to be posing for the photograph, standing in the snow with many full white sacks and some equipment and animals. Grain elevator in the background. Caption on the back reads "Wheat Block"
Brittan and ButcherSepia toned photograph of men, horses, and farm equipment. Caption underneath reads “Threshing Scene on Portage Plains on Line of Canadian Northern Ry.” Bottom right corner of cardboard mount damaged, imprint of “W. C. Lusk” mostly visible.
Lusk, William C.Vol. I, No. 8 of the Alberta Sun. The headlining article is "Who's Who in the City of Calgary" and features a portrait of Geo. Ingraham, "one of Calgary's best known and most progressive young business men." Other articles include "Government Tells About Future of the Telephone," "Mussolini Showing Italy's Naval Force to Colonials in Tripoli," and "Crews of Ships Smuggle Drugs into Dominion." Numerous advertisements include three full page spreads from Calgary Bond and Security Company, Highland Oil Company, and The Calgary Dry Goods.
Alberta SunA panoramic shot of the Hotel Innisfail during the summer, with a group of people posing around the front entrance.
George's Photo ServiceA book containing copies of outgoing letters from the Southern Alberta Turf Club, an organization that oversaw horse-racing and betting in the Fort Macleod area. The letters mostly deal with business and social matters, and are primarily from club secretary H. M. Cottingham addressed to Sam Steele, Colonel James Macleod, and Sir F. W. Haultain, among others.
Southern Alberta Turf ClubA group portrait of men in various types of work clothes, and several dogs. Caption reads "A.C.R. Camp. 2."
Falkner, W. B.A portrait of the officers of the 22nd Saskatchewan Light Horse, with two dogs and tents in the background, dated(?) 1913. Notes on verso read "Front Row: #3 Bertie Rowles" and "D. W. Light."
Fyfe PhotoThe photograph collection of Leonard William Finlow, referred to as L.W.F. Notes on the verso of most of the photographs detail names, places, and dates. The collection shows his young life in England, a brief military service, and ranches and farms in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and B.C.
Finlow, Leonard WilliamTwo year books from "S.N.S." (Saskatoon Normal School) for the school years of 1925-1926 and 1946-1947. They both include composite photographs of graduating students, writing samples and poetry, yearbook staff lists, athletics reports, editorials, and messages from the principal. The 1925-1926 copy has the inscription "Margaret M. Rennie, Room A. S.N.S." on the first page, many handwritten signitures under "Autographs" on pages 56-57, and the signature of orchestra conductor Mrs. Helen Davies Sherry on page 115. The 1946-1947 copy has two newspaper clippings attached to the inside of the front cover reporting on the death of Dr. Frederick James Gathercole, one being from the Leader-Post of Regina, Saskatchewan and dated Tuesday, December 28, 1993. Another clipping on the funeral service for Mrs. E. J. Ouellette is taped to page 34, and an obituary for Michael Joseph Schafer is taped to page 65 underneath his portrait, dated 1947. A retirement notice for Roy Lockert, also clipped from the Leader-Post and dated Friday, July 4, 1980, is attached to page 101. Pages 102-104 contain various other materials taped in including graduation programs, a red heart-shaped autograph book with signatures, and a typed memo on the decision of the Saskatoon Normal School Student's Assembly during their executive meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 1947 to "allot a sum of $50 to the next assembly for the buying of a radio." It also includes advertisements for local businesses.
Students of the Provincial Normal School, SaskatoonAlbum depicting life in Winnipeg and Manitoba c. 1916. Subjects include portraits, posed and candid individual and group photographs of adults and children, architecture, landscapes, and images of the city streets.
Images of note include: 1 image of the Countess of Dufferin [first steam engine to operate in the prairie provinces]; 2 images of the flooding of the Assiniboine River [Winnipeg floods] dated March 1916; 1 image of the Manitoba Agricultural College building; 2 images of the Dunnottar Yacht Club beach hotel; 1 image of the Dominion Bank in Winnipeg; 1 image of Boy Scout camp at Lake Winnipeg and 2 images of assembled Boy Scouts; and 4 snow/winter scenes taken in Winnipeg.
A collection of transcriptions of letters from the writer’s two missionary sisters. One sister was located in Canada and the other in India. The writer mentions that the transcriptions were necessary because many of the letters were written in haste and not easily decipherable. The sister living in India traveled fairly often and taught at an all-girls boarding school. There are several pasted-in photographs and postcards from both sisters, although it appears some may have fallen out of the notebook.
Black and white [B&W] images that depict various scenes and people in Canada.
Cards include:
Untitled aerial view of city [identified by handwritten caption on verso as Brandon].
"Washing Gold by the "Pan" Process, N.W.T." depicting a man panning gold in a river.
"Chief Day, Blood Indian" depicting the side profile of a Kainai chief.
"Blackfoot Indians" depicting a Siksika family of 3 seated in front of a tipi with a horse.
"Indian and Horse" depicting a man holding a gun seated on a horse.
"Sarcee Indians and Tepee, Alberta" depicting 3 Tsuu T'ina women in front of a tipi.
"Cowboys at Home, N.W.T. - View on Line of Canadian Pacific Railway" depicting approximately 11 men lying together on grass or hay.
A collection of envelopes previously containing correspondence received by residential schools in Manitoba, Canada. 45 addressed to the "Pine Creek Indian Residential School" in Camperville, two addressed to the "Sandy Bay Indian School" in Marius, and one addressed to "Ebb and Flow Indian School" in Reedy Creek.
A collection of correspondence from 1917 addressed to Private Alf E. Price during his military service in World War I, consisting of six letters and three additional empty envelopes. In addition, one collection of incomplete correspondence in a single envelope from 1944 that may be unrelated.
A collection of photographs and postcards from the town of Gimli, Manitoba, ranging from 1935 to 1948. Most photographs are captioned with the names of the subjects and prominently feature members of the Johnson and Arnason families. Common themes include portraits of hockey teams, primarily "The Lake Winnipeg Champions," and a flood in the spring of 1945.
Poster outlining the details of an upcoming auction for farm stock and implements in the Village of Mildred at Lloyd Delisle’s garage on Saturday, April 14th at 1:30 pm. The year is not mentioned. The poster seems to have been created by the auctioneer, Jas. Murchison for the owner and seller of the products, J.R. Shull. Items for sale include horses and cattle, farm equipment such as wagons, plows, various bells, and assorted furniture. The poster appears to have been printed by The Chronicle in Shellbrook, Saskatchewan.
Murchison, Jas.A b&w photograph of nine men standing on a sidewalk. The smaller caption lists the names of subjects but is quite worn; may contain "W. Warner" and "G.R. Coldwell." Photographer's imprint reads "Martel's Limited, Brandon"
Martel, William AngusA promotional poster for Bineider and Boser, General Merchants, in Huxley, Alberta.
Full-colour art print shows 2 children, a blonde girl in a pink dress holding a picnic basket and a brown-haired boy in a blue collared shirt playing a harmonica, sitting in a field near a tree with red and green leaves. 2 squirrels and 3 blue birds are in the tree. The girl is holding a peanut out towards the animals in the tree.
Bineider and Boser General MerchantsThe photo album may have belonged to Robert John Hamilton. Contains several B&W photos of gas and oil fields and equipment, and a handbook clipping regarding oil industry information. The majority of the photo album, however, contains recreational photos of a group of several people travelling, hiking, and camping around the Rocky Mountain areas in Alberta. A mix of scenic photos and portraits. Several notable locations in the Rocky Mountains are photographed such as Mt. Rundle, Lake Louise, Mt. Edith Cavell, and Athabasca Falls.
[Hamilton, Robert John ?]Collection of photographs depicting life at the Ninette Sanatorium (tuberculosis [TB] hospital) in Manitoba c. 1944-1945 and 1953-1954. Photographs capture various holidays and celebrations, special events, and daily life. Includes posed and candid large and small group shots of patients and doctors, as well as shots of individual patients and couples, and some images of the sanatorium's interior and exterior.
Scrapbook [memory book] compiled by Clyde Alexander Currie. Largely consists of photographs and newspaper clippings related to the Royal Canadian Airforce [R.C.A.F] Band based in Winnipeg. Also contains cards, letters, and various printed military ephemera.
Currie, Clyde AlexanderUndated B&W photograph showing the exterior of the Balgonie Hotel in Balgonie, Saskatchewan. A large group of men and boys stand on the street in front of the hotel building. A family of 6 poses on the upper-level balcony. One of the young men posing on the balcony stands on top of the guard rail. The second young man has climbed over the guard rail and stands on the ledge outside of it. The remaining two children are held by their parents inside of the guard rail.
Black and white photograph of the team from England for Saskatoon International Football. Names of the team members are listed below the photograph and indicate the team member positions.
Pratchett, R.A photograph of a large group of children and one adult, presumably a teacher. Two flags in the foreground, one is a Canadian Red Ensign and the other is unviewable due to overexposure. Photographer's imprint is from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Dubchak, M.An advertisement calendar for "Public Lunch, Wong Pong Prop., Best Eating Place in Town" in Olds, Alberta. Two logos for different Buckingham tobacco products are printed in the bottom left and right corners. Art print is a painting of a woman in a chair with a little boy holding a toy elephant and sitting in her lap while they both look at a yellow bird singing in a hanging cage. It is captioned "Mother's Hour" and the artist's signature has been slightly cropped out but the surname may be "Hintermeister." The print can be lifted from the bottom and underneath is a "List of Premiums" that can be paid for with certain collectable cigarette cards. Calendar contains moon phase information.
Wong Pong ProprietorsA sepia-toned panoramic photograph of a snowy mountain scene. Location and date estimate are dealer provided. Note on verso reads "Mrs. Lodge" and a potential address.
A WWII-era high oblique aerial photograph of the Edmonton Municipal Airport taken from 5000 ft., captioned with military information and dated March 25, 1945. It is stamped "Restricted" on the front.
United States Army Air Forcesphotograph of three men on horseback in polo gear from 1854. The note on the back of the photograph indicates that the men are part of the Beaver Creek Polo League. There is a small crowd of people and several wagons in the background. There is also a very faint mark on the photograph in the bottom right corner listing the photographer’s name: A. S. Smith in Calgary, Canada. Sydney Alfred Smyth was a well-known photographer who was active in the late 1800s.
Smyth, S. A.An advertisement calender for "McKercher's, Everything for the Farm and Home, Olds, Alta." Two John Deere logos printed on both the left and right sides. Art print is a painting of a young woman with a loose finger wave hairstyle, and captioned "Joyce" in the bottom left and "Made in U. S. A." in the bottom right. Calendar contains moon phase information.
McKercher'sA collection of documents and propaganda from an anti-Pierre Trudeau political movement called the "United West Association." Outlines the former Prime Minister's socialist and communist policies and tendencies, and includes income and expense statements, event posters, newsletters, articles (opinion pieces), political cartoons, calls to action, and duplicates and photocopies of book chapters and other printed materials.
United West AssociationA sepia-toned image of men and one child standing in front of a small building and sitting on the roof, and in two horse-drawn wagons. A caption on the verso reads "Walter Lang, Driver" while another reads "Battleford, Sask."
A yellow sepia-toned photograph of three men, two horses, a dog, and a wagon tipped on its side, with various items scattered about in the grass. A larger and darker copy of the photograph is included.
Two certificates for oil company shares belonging to J. J. McRobbie. The first certificate is No. 757 from the Alberta Pacific Oil Company Limited and the registered office location is listed as Calgary, Alberta. The certificate indicates that McRobbie purchased 20 one-dollar share. The certificate was signed on June 1, 1914, by the secretary and the president of the company. On the back of the certificate is a confirmation section for the number of shares purchased, and a blank transfer of shares notice. The second certificate is No. 8930 from the Prudential Oil and Gas Company and the head office location is listed as Calgary, Alberta. The certificate indicates that McRobbie purchased 25 one-dollar shares in the company. This certificate was signed on June 4, 1914, by the secretary and the president of the company. The back of this certificate is identical to the back of the other.
McRobbie, J. J.A photo album that reads ‘“Dru” and “Jake”’ on the cover. The album contains various familial photographs including five loose photographs of children noting the year and their grade on the back. There are several photographs of people on a farm, various portraits, and a few travel photos from the Banff and Jasper area as well. Nearly all the photographs are captioned with names or comments.